Bible Dictionary
James
James is the English form of Jacob and names several important New Testament men: James the son of Zebedee, James the son of Alphaeus, and James the Lord’s brother, a leader of the Jerusalem church.
Biblical Usage
James the son of Zebedee belonged to the Twelve and was among the three apostles present at the raising of Jairus’s daughter, the Transfiguration, and Jesus’ agony in the garden. He was the first apostolic martyr, being killed by Herod Agrippa. James the Lord’s brother witnessed the risen Christ and presided in the Jerusalem church.
Scripture References
Matthew 20:20
Matthew 27:56
Matthew 17:1
Mark 9:2
Mark 5:37-43
Acts 12:1
Acts 12:2
Matthew 4:21
Matthew 20:20-23
Galatians 1:18
Galatians 1:19
Matthew 10:3
Mark 3:18
Luke 6:15
1 Corinthians 15:7
Acts 1:13
Acts 12:17
Acts 15:13-29
Mark 1:20
Matthew 10:2
Mark 3:14
Luke 6:13
Mark 10:37
Luke 9:54
Mark 15:40
John 19:25
Matthew 13:55
Mark 6:3
Luke 6:16